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Moisturizing23 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Contains Volcanic water which helps hydrate and keep your skin moisturized.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
betaine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, limnanthes alba seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium hyaluronate~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSaccharide isomerate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPropylene glycol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolVolcanic rock~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polymethyl methacrylate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateCarbomer~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTriethanolamine~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractNelumbo nucifera seed extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paullinia cupana fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractAllantoin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilPolysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinButyrospermum parkii butter~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterOrbignya oleifera seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilDimethicone~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeIsononyl isononanoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePanthenol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBetaine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Glycereth-26~0.2–0.4%
Melaleuca alternifolia extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHoney~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyRosa multiflora fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractLigustrum japonicum fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Elsholtzia splendens extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saururus chinensis extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties
More about Saururus chinensis extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractEcklonia cava extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hyssopus officinalis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Buddleja davidii extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis callus culture extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phaseolus radiatus meristem cell culture extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Parfum~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Saccharide isomerate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Propylene glycol, Volcanic rock, Polymethyl methacrylate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Paullinia cupana fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Allantoin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Dimethicone, Isononyl isononanoate, Panthenol, Betaine, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Disodium edta, Glycereth-26, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Honey, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Ligustrum japonicum fruit extract, Elsholtzia splendens extract, Saururus chinensis extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Ecklonia cava extract, Hyssopus officinalis extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Aloe barbadensis callus culture extract, Phaseolus radiatus meristem cell culture extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 28 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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